Statement of Preliminary Issues released for Spark / TeamTalk merger
The Commerce Commission has published a Statement of Preliminary Issues relating to Spark New Zealand Trading Limited’s proposed acquisition of
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Month: March 2017
Greens propose Public Interest Journalism Fund
The Green Party has today announced that, in government, it will establish a contestable Public Interest Journalism Fund and restore
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Govt U-turn on Māori land confiscations a good first step
The Green Party is welcoming the Government’s announcement that it will now further protect Māori land from forced sale under
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Large Sales To Overseas Buyers Another Blow For NZ
The sale of Cook Strait ferry service Bluebridge and trucking company Freight Lines to Australian investors is another example of
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More Teacher Aides Needed To Cope With Violent Children
Northland’s special education services must be better resourced as soon as possible, says New Zealand First Leader and Northland Member
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Thames Has Good Reason To Be Angry Over Lack Of Policing
An average of 8.3 officers on duty over Christmas and New Year means the people of Thames and the Coromandel
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New ‘Demerit Points System’ Will Seriously Combat Youth Crime
New Zealand First is proposing a radical overhaul of the youth justice system in a new member’s bill which will
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Damning report still leaves questions unanswered
The report on the partial collapse of Statistics New Zealand House in last November’s earthquake highlights changes that are needed
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Oranga Tamariki deserves the best start – Labour
The new Ministry for Vulnerable Children (Oranga Tamariki) needs a chance to succeed, but that means proper resourcing and decent
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Time for English to take action on SAS raid – Labour
Bill English needs to show leadership and order an independent inquiry to clear up doubts and confusion over the SAS
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Kiwi renters subjected to damp and mouldy homes
New data shows that too many Kiwis are being exposed to damp, cold, mouldy and frankly dangerous homes because landlords
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Information sought following robbery in Onekawa
Friday, 31 March 2017 – 6:20pm Eastern Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing for information following a robbery at the Onekawa
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Investigation concludes into Masterton man left in court cells
Friday, 31 March 2017 – 3:50pm Wellington Wairarapa Police have concluded their investigation into how a man was inadvertently left
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Statistics House investigation findings released
Design standards and building laws will be reviewed in response to an investigation into structural damage to Wellington’s Statistics House
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New Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki launched
Minister for Children Anne Tolley has welcomed today’s official launch of the new Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki. “It’s
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Digital sector and Government alliance launched
Communications Minister Simon Bridges has today welcomed the launch of a digital sector and government alliance to explore the economic
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New modelling is helping to improve workforce planning
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman is welcoming the successful introduction of a new way to assess the future profile of the
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Hunting safely this season
Friday, 31 March 2017 – 3:27pm Southern With approximately 166,675 active hunters across New Zealand and more than half of
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April 1 changes to help our kids
Changes squarely focussed on the protection of children and young people come into effect tomorrow, along with a range of
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Redevelopment to house 240 people making progress
The Government’s plan to develop 12 old houses into 44 new social housing is moving at pace in Auckland. Social
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